YEARLY HIGH
4.7547 MDL
YEARLY LOW
3.7061 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1992 MDL

2017 GHS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 4.7547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 3.7061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0486 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6748 to the December average rate of 3.8082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7547 was down 10.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,774 MDL
2016 Average 25,201 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 18,531 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,243.13 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.7615
3.7215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to MDL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4298, compared to 3.9685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.4034 MDL (High: 4.5618 / Low: 4.1583). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0648 MDL (High: 4.1595 / Low: 4.0947).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4034
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2454 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.6748) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.2229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5481 (-10.49%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.6748
2016 Avg (January) 5.2229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7547 4.5767 4.6748
February 4.5847 4.2818 4.4806
March 4.5475 4.1751 4.3464
April 4.6602 4.4839 4.5808
May 4.5618 4.1583 4.3355
June 4.2655 4.1066 4.1607
July 4.1595 4.0947 4.1279
August 4.0901 4.0010 4.0446
September 4.0225 3.8887 3.9893
October 3.9908 3.9206 3.9594
November 3.9749 3.7061 3.8817
December 3.8496 3.7725 3.8082